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Thomas Jefferson

Published on Nov 18, 2015

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Thomas Jefferson

By : Angela Santiago

" I prefer Dangerous freedom over peaceful slavery ." -Thomas Jefferson

WHO WAS THOMAS JEFFERSON ?

He was a normal man that wanted freedom from cruelty he saw something wrong and decided to take a stand .

WHO WAS THOMAS JEFFERSON ?

King George The iii

He was a cruel king he had raised taxes to pay for himself , he also made cruel laws and respected no one he also supported slavery .

The Event

  • Thomas & more were trying to wright T.D.O.I
  • King George Didn't like it so he started war  
  • When they fought and Americans won 
  • They won with pride and victory also their freedom 
  • King George never bothered and stayed in Britain 

Cons/ King george iii

  • He wasn't gonna give his place up 
  • He was not gonna change his ways 
  • More cruel  and mean 
  • If he had won it would of been bad  
  • He probaly would of wanted to take Jefferson down 

Pro / Thomas Jefferson

  • Equal rights 
  • able to speak for oneself 
  • NO slavery 
  • freedom 
  • You have the same chances everyone else has

Thomas wanted to be free just as much as any other American from the injustice of King George iii He stood up and fought for what he wanted and so should you .

Citations

  • "George III: America's Last King." Google Books. Google Scholars, n.d. Web. 02 Apr. 2014.
  • "Inventing America: Jefferson's Declaration of Independence." Google Books. Google Scholors, n.d. Web. 01 Apr. 2014.
  • Maggie. "I Prefer Dangerous Freedom Over Peaceful Slavery." Maggie's Notebook. Google Scholors, 16 Sept. 2012. Web. 2 Apr. 2014.

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